When it comes to finding spaces to get outdoors and be healthy Red Deer has a lot to offer. Red Deer boasts an extensive trail system that winds its way through out Red Deer, its parks and of course the serene and scenic river valley. You could run down the sidewalk or take your bicycle to the streets but with trails leading north, south east and west you can take a more quieter and scenic ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on November 16, 2011
Why Red Deer? Why not Red Deer!
Perfect location and delivers on that warm feeling of community despite its size. Sitting between Calgary and Edmonton, Red Deer is a quick trip to either city. And the mountains? Hop in the car and you can be hitting the slopes in a few hours.
Beautiful…did we mention beautiful? Red Deer has an AMAZING park system, bike paths, walking trails and green ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on October 3, 2011
"You always say now is the right time to buy, come on you're full of it"
I believe that real estate is a long term buy and hold investment so yes, buy now. The trick or "catch" if you're looking for one is the selling side of the equation. When should you sell or "cash in" is often of greater importnace than the buy.
Buying or selling real estate is also a personal decision. ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on August 5, 2011
Ya Hoo!
Parade day and the start of Westerner Days! Bring on the Pancakes & Chili, Midway and Munchies.
Everyone seems to have their personal favourites on parade day, whetehr it's horses, the shriners on their little cars, the bands, the pipers or the cars. The pararde is a hit for the whole family.
I thought this guy was cool. Not very seasonal but looks ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on July 20, 2011
Alberta Venture published their list of Best communities to do business in Western Canada and Red Deer is on that list.
This is what they had to say:
"Red Deer, Population: 90,084 As anybody who's had the pleasure of watching the value of their home skyrocket in recent years understands, it pays to live in a good neighbourhood. That's true of cities as well, and Red Deer happens to live in one ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on June 2, 2011
The downtown district currently known as the Railyards is searching for a new name.
Red Deer’s Greater Downtown Action Plan, calls for new street and pedestrian connections to the riverfront, and a new pedestrian bridge linking parks areas to the developed city centre. The area presently known (or referred to as) The Railyards will become a high density residential district, with ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on May 29, 2011
The support from Red Deer and Central Alberta was very uplifting to see and experience. What started with a couple of working mom's deciding to help out turned it to donation central and the rallying point for the area. It seemed as though everyone wanted to help and all they needed was some direction and a point. JDFT was that.
This weekend The Alberta Government released ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on May 22, 2011
May long weekend for some marks the beginning of the camping season while for others it's Woody's race weekend.
It's grown to a large event and is an official qualifier race for the Boston Marathon. Each May long weekend for years Red Deer has joined Woody and ran a half, or full marathon. This year they also have a 10 km race. The starting point and finishing point is down at Ecole ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on May 22, 2011
If you grew up in Red Deer during the mid 70's and early 80's you may recall the opening of Bower Ponds. The pavillion on the ponds the bridge, and fish. Yes fish. They stock bower ponds and as young kid growing up you may have rode your bike from southern subdivisions like Morrisroe and tried your hand at catching one.
A few years back the Red Deer river swelled over its ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on May 6, 2011
A steady start to 2011 and a stronger March to lead Red Deer real estate into the spring market.
Despite all of the cold weather, tons of snow Red Deer real estate MLS® statistics are pointing more and more towards a stronger 2011 and a balance stable market.
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Red Deer Residential MLS®
March 2011
March 2010
% Change
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Listings
232
321
-27.73%
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Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on April 4, 2011